Method and means for mounting coins and the like

ABSTRACT

The method comprises engaging the perimeter of an object, such as a coin or the like, with a mounting ring which has a plurality of filamentary fastening elements extending from the perimeter of the ring. The mounting means comprises the mounting ring usable in the method which ring has means for clasping the object (a coin, or the like) on the periphery of the object, and further has a plurality of spaced-apart filamentary fastening elements which extend from the perimeter of the ring for fastening the ring and the clasped object to a display surface.

United States Patent Fariello Nov. 19, 1974 METHOD AND MEANS FOR MOUNTING 417,0[6 12 1889 Gaynor 63/23 COINS AND THE LIKE 1,534,684 4/1925 Chilson 63/23 Inventor: Leonard Anthony Fariello, Box 173,

[76] Prima ry ExammerC. W. Lanham lMeadows whlppany Assistant ExaminerVictor A. DiPalma Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Joseph T. Skelley [22] Filed: Dec. 1, 1972 211 App]. No.: 311,385 ABSTRACT The method comprises engaging the perimeter of an H 29 4 76 6 2 ob ect, such as a com or the l1ke, with a mounting ring [52] U S Cl 5 which has a plurality of filamentary fastening elements [51] Int CL B2 43/00 823p 13/00 extending from the perimeter of the ring. The mount- [58] Field 01"s't;;;i;'1.11..1"i/160.6 432 -432.1 509 ing means comprises the muming ring usable in 29/513. 63/2 23 3 method which ring has means for clasping the object (a coin, or the like) on the periphery of the object, [56] References Cited and further has a plurality of spaced-apart filamentary fastening elements which extend from the perimeter of UNITED STATES PATENTS the ring for fastening the ring and the clasped object 200,018 2/1878 Bates 54/76 X m a di m f 375,69] 12/1887 Beal 54/76 388,044 8/1888 Howe 54/76 8 Claims, 5 Drawing Figures A. B C D |l||l|||l|||ll| ||l||ll| |||||||l PATENTEL P- UV I 91974 FIG. TWO

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FIG. THREE FIG. FOUR FIG. FIVE METHOD AND MEANS FOR MOUNTING COINS AND THE LIKE My idea is that. of attaching and mounting coins and /or metals to an object. One or more coins and/or metals can be mounted to the object, and the number does not matter. These coins and/or metals are mounted through the use of a mounting device which encases the coin or metal around its edge and is mounted and fastened to the object. The coins and/or metals are mounted for the purpose of display. The object mounted upon can be many things and the following are a few good examples: a leather strap or belt, an article of clothing, or a wall. The mounted object or finished productis a very handsome piece indeed.

My invention is the mounting device, i.e., the coin mounting ring or mounting ring, used to mount the coin or metal to the object. The mounting ring encases the coin or metal around its edge. The mounting ring is that which is attached and fastened to the object. The mounting ring can be made to hold any size or denomination coin, be it a USA. Coin or a foreign coin. The mounting ring can be made to hold any size or shape metal. The mounting ring will mount the coin or metal to the object without changing or hurting the coin or metal in any way.

My invention is also the finished product of the mounted coins and/or metals, mounted to the object, and mounted in the way described here-in.

FIG. 1 is a side view of the mounting ring.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the mounting ring.

FIG. 3A-D is a side elevational view of four embodiments of the novel mounting means, each shown secured to a display surface;

FIG. 4A-D is a view of the four embodiments of FIG. 3A-D, the same being rotated ninety degrees from the depiction of FIGS. 3A through 3D to illustrate the manner of fixing the mounting means to the display surface;

FIG. 5 shows the same four embodiments of FIGS. 3A-D and 4A-D in plan view where the obverse sides of the mounted objects (here shown to be coins) are displayed.

' pieces jutting out of it 2 which mounts the ring and coin The coin or metal is easily removed from the mounting ring when the male screwis removed and the slit a ring is parted.

or metal into or into and through the object to be I mounted upon.

There are many methods of securing and locking the coin or metal to the mounting rin'g.

The following methods are named: I. A good method and the method illustrated (FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, locking device 3) is a small threaded screw which brings together, tightens, holds, and locks a slit ring around the coin or metal. It does this through the-use of a male screw and two fitted parts of a female screw. Each female screw being part of each end of the slit ring. When tight, the male screw holds the female screw and the slit ring together.

The slit ring'and two centripetal borders encase the edge of the coin or metal when the slit ring is together and the screw is tight.

End of Method I. Another good method is a clip, clasp, hasp, or hook, of some type, which brings together and/or fastens a slit ring around the coin or metal. There are many types of clips and/or clip devices that can be used. The following clip methods (II to V) are named:

II. A clip independent of the ring and mounting de vice. The clip and ring being adapted to one another to suit its purpose. The clip able to clip, fasten, and hold together the two ends of the slit ring.

The slit ring and two centripetal borders encase the edge of the coin or metal when the slit ring is together and the clip is fastened and locked.

The coin or metal is easily removed from the mounting ring when the clip is removed and the slit ring is parted.

III. A hinge clip of the ring and mounting device. One

' end of the clip hinged to one end of the slit ring. The other end of the clip able to clip, fasten, and hold the other end of the slit ring and able to hold together the two ends of the slit ring.

The slit ring and two centripetal borders encase the edge of the coin or metal when the slit ring is together and the clip is fastened and locked.

The coin or metal is easily removed from the mounting ring when the slit ring is unclipped and parted.

IV. A lever locking clip of the ring and mounting device. A lever hinged to one end of the slit ring. A clip hinged to a point on the lever. The'other end of the clip able to clip, fasten, and hold the other end of the slit ring and able to hold together the two ends of the slit ring. The clip and lever locking into place.

The slit ring and two centripetal borders encase the edge of the coin or metal when the. slit ring is together and the clip and lever are locked in place.

The coin or metal is easily removed from the mounting ring when the clip is unlocked and the slit ring is parted.

V. A hasp of the ring and mounting device. One end of the hasp hinged to one end of the slit ring. The other end of the hasp able to fasten and hold the other end of the slit ring and able to hold together the two ends of the slit ring. The hasp and staple, clip, bolt, or lock in place.

The slit ring and two centripetal borders encase the edges of the coin or metal when the slitring is together and the hasp is locked in place. I i

The coin or metal is easily removed from the mounting ring when the hasp is unlocked and the slit ring is parted.

VI. Another method is a threaded female nut which holds a slit ring around the coin or metal. It does this through the use of a female screw and two fitted parts of a male screw. Each male part being part of each end of the slit ring. When the slit ring is together, the female screw can be tightened around the two parts of the male screw.

The slit ring and two centripetal borders encase the edge of the coin or metal when the slit ring is together and the screw is tight. I

The coin-or metal is easily removedfrom the mounting ring when the female screw is removed and the slit ring is parted.

VII. Another very simple method is a ring which does not have a locking device at all. It is a ring which does not fully encase and hold the coin or metal, alone. It will hold the coin or metal only when the coin or metal and mounting ring is mounted to an object. The back of the ring is left open for the coin or metal to fit in. The front of the ring has a centripetal border that holds the coin or metal in from the front. When the coin or metal and mounting ring is mounted to an object, the object holds the coin or metal in from the back.

The coin or metal is easily removed from the mounting ring when the mounting ring is removed from the object.

VII. Another method is very similar to Method VI above and is explained in detail later on in this report; mounting ring to object, Method XII.

The slit ring has one centripetal border and a slit back that encases the coin or metal when the slit ring and slit back is together and locked.

The coin or metal is easily removed from the mounting ring when the slit ring and slit back is unlocked and parted.

FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 illustrates a few ways in which the coin or metal and mounting ring can be mounted to an object. In these illustrations, the coins or metals and mounting rings are mounted to a strap.

FIG. 3 shows a side view of these mounted coins or metals and mounting rings.

' FIG. 4 shows an under view of these mounted rings.

FIG. 5 shows a front view of the finished product of coins mounted in the coin mounting rings mounted to a strap.

There are many methods of securing the mounting ring to the object. (FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). It is done through the use of a piece or pieces 2 jutting off of the ring 1. The number of these pieces are no set number, but there must be enough to mount the coin or metal and ring securely to the object. These pieces can be wires, clips, or threaded male screws, to be fastened among and by themselves or with clips, clutches, screws, or solder.

The following methods are named:

IX. One of the best and simplest methods and the method illustrated (FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, pieces 2, and FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, Method A) is many pieces, clips, or wires as part of the mounting ring. These pieces or wires encircle and protrude off of the outer edge of the ring, perpendicular to the surface of the mounted coin or metal. These pieces or wires are embedded into the object mounted upon (not illustrated) or put into and through the object mounted upon and bent under (Method A) or interwoven (Method A) or loosely interlocked (Method A) or twisted together (not illustrated) or soldered (not illustrated) on the other side of the object, thus securing the mounting ring to the object.

X. Another method (FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, pieces 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, Method B) is many pieces or wires as part of the mounting ring. These pieces or wires encircle and protrude off of the outer edge of the ring, perpendicular to the surface of the mounted coin or metal. These pieces or wires are put into and through the object mounted upon and clips or clutches are attached to them at the other side of the object, thus securing the mounting ring to the object.

XI. Another method (FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, screws 2, and FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, Method B) is many male screws as part of the mounting ring. These male screws encircle and protrude off of the outer edge of the ring, perpendicular to the surface of the mounted coin or metal. These male screws are put into and through the object mounted upon and feamle screws are attached, threaded, and tightened to them at the other side of the object, thus securing the mounting ring to the object.

XII. Another method (FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, Method D) is a mounting ring with a slit and a slit back. In the center of the mounting ring, and to each of the slit backs protruding off of it at a right angle to its surface, is a half of a male screw. After a coin or metal is in place, the slit ring is brought together around the coin or metal. The slit back is brought together. The two halves of the male screw are brought together to make one. The male screw is put into and through the object mounted upon, and a female screwis attached, threaded, and tightened to it at the other side of the object, thus securing the coin or metal to the mounting ring and securing the mounting ring to the object.

XIII. Another method (not illustrated) is a mounting ring with a back to it. To the back one or more pieces or clips or wires or screws or rivets protrude off of it perpendicular to its surface. The pieces or wires or a screw are embedded or threaded into the object mounted upon or the pieces or wires or screws or rivets are put into and through the object mounted upon and bent under or interwoven or loosely interlocked or twisted together or soldered or a clutch or clutches, or a clip or clips, or a female screw or screws are attached and tightened to them at the other side of the object, thus securing the mounting ring to the object.

XIV. Any of the above methods can be used with a spring around the piece or pieces protruding off of the mounting ring, and between the mounting ring and the object (not illustrated), or between the object and the clip, clutch, or screw (FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, Method C).

The ring 1 and pieces 2 and all parts of the mounting ring are best to be made of metal and are best to be made of a strong and precious metal.

The pieces jutting off of the ring are best to be wires, and these wires are bets to be gauge 20 or thereabouts.

The mounting ring can either be one piece or several pieces bonded to make one piece. If the pieces or wires are to be attached to the mounting ring, certain steps must be taken to insure a proper and lasting bond:

1. A strong soldering metal should be used.

2. The pieces or wires should be notched, hooked, grooved, or ruffened before the bond and in the place of the bond.

In the case of coins or metals mounted onto a belt:

To insure the mounting ring from not falling apart, or the belt from not being unconfortable, and allowing for the curvature of the body, and the curvature of the belt, and the flexibility of the belt, and the rigidity of the coin or metal, certain steps must be taken:

The wires or piecesattaching the mounting ring to the belt must not be immovably attached to the back of the belt.

The best way to attach mounting rings to a belt is to have pieces or wires into and through the belt and just bent over and perhaps interwoven and loosely locked at the back of the belt (FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, Method A).

Another thing that can be done is to have springs attached around the pieces or wires between the mounting ring and belt or the belt and clip, clutch, or screw (FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, Method C).

Another good way to attach mounting rings to a belt is to have mounting rings with a back and only one piece in the center, holding the coin or metal and mounting ring to the belt (FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, Method D).

I claim:

1. A method for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising the steps of:

engaging the perimeter of an object, such as a coin or the like, with a frame means which bares opposite sides, that is both obverse and reverse sides, of the object; and

forming said frame means with a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter of said frame means; wherein said engaging step comprises clasping an object substantially about the full perimeter thereof; and said forming step comprises forming a plurality of filamentary fastening elements.

2. A method for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising the steps of:

engaging the perimeter of an object, such as a coin or the like, with a frame means which bares opposite sides, that is both obverse and reverse sides, of the object; and

forming said frame means with a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter of said frame means; wherein said forming step comprises forming a plurality of filamentary fastening elements substantially about the full perimeter of said frame means.

3. A method for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising the steps of:

engaging the perimeter of an object, such as a coin or the like, with a frame means which bares opposite sides, that is both obverse and reverse sides, of the object; and

forming said frame means with a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter of said frame means; wherein:

said forming step comprises forming a plurality of elongate, threaded fasteners, substantially about the full perimeter of said frame means, which extend perpendicularly from said frame means. 4. A method, according to claim 3, further including the steps of:

penetrating a display surface with said elongate,

threaded fasteners; and torquing lock nuts onto said fasteners, to secure said frame means to said display surface. 5. A method, according to claim 1, further including the steps of:

penetrating a display surface with said filamentary fastening elements; and engaging each of said elements with at least one other thereof, to secure said frame means to said display surface. 6. Means for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising:

means defining a frame having a throughgoing opening formed centrally thereof, for exposing both obverse and reverse sides of an object upon the latter being disposed within said frame means; and means formed in said frame for claspin g an object on the perimeter of the latter; wherein said frame means further has a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter thereof; said clasping means comprises means for clasping an object substantially about the full perimeter thereof; and said fastening elements are of filamentary configuration. 7. Mounting means, according to claim 6, wherein: said fastening elements are of filamentary configuration, and extend perpendicularly from said frame means substantially about the full perimeter of said frame means. 8. Means for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising:

means defining a frame having a throughgoing opening formed centrally thereof, for exposing both obverse and reverse sides of an object upon the latter being disposed within said frame means; and means formed in said frame for clasping an object on the perimeter of the latter; wherein said frame means further has a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter thereof; and said fastening elements comprise a plurality of elongate, threaded fasteners. 

1. A method for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising the steps of: engaging the perimeter of an object, such as a coin or the like, with a frame means which bares opposite sides, that is both obverse and reverse sides, of the object; and forming said frame means with a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter of said frame means; wherein said engaging step comprises clasping an object substantially about the full perimeter thereof; and said forming step comprises forming a plurality of filamentary fastening elements.
 2. A method for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising the steps of: engaging the perimeter of an object, such as a coin or the like, with a frame means which bares opposite sides, that is both obverse and reverse sides, of the object; and forming said frame means with a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter of said frame means; wherein said forming step comprises forming a plurality of filamentary fastening elements substantially about the full perimeter of said frame means.
 3. A method for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising the steps of: engaging the perimeter of an object, such as a coin or the like, with a frame means which bares opposite sides, that is both obverse and reverse sides, of the object; and forming said frame means with a plurality of fastening elEments extending from the perimeter of said frame means; wherein: said forming step comprises forming a plurality of elongate, threaded fasteners, substantially about the full perimeter of said frame means, which extend perpendicularly from said frame means.
 4. A method, according to claim 3, further including the steps of: penetrating a display surface with said elongate, threaded fasteners; and torquing lock nuts onto said fasteners, to secure said frame means to said display surface.
 5. A method, according to claim 1, further including the steps of: penetrating a display surface with said filamentary fastening elements; and engaging each of said elements with at least one other thereof, to secure said frame means to said display surface.
 6. Means for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising: means defining a frame having a throughgoing opening formed centrally thereof, for exposing both obverse and reverse sides of an object upon the latter being disposed within said frame means; and means formed in said frame for clasping an object on the perimeter of the latter; wherein said frame means further has a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter thereof; said clasping means comprises means for clasping an object substantially about the full perimeter thereof; and said fastening elements are of filamentary configuration.
 7. Mounting means, according to claim 6, wherein: said fastening elements are of filamentary configuration, and extend perpendicularly from said frame means substantially about the full perimeter of said frame means.
 8. Means for mounting an object, such as a coin or the like, comprising: means defining a frame having a throughgoing opening formed centrally thereof, for exposing both obverse and reverse sides of an object upon the latter being disposed within said frame means; and means formed in said frame for clasping an object on the perimeter of the latter; wherein said frame means further has a plurality of fastening elements extending from the perimeter thereof; and said fastening elements comprise a plurality of elongate, threaded fasteners. 